Christensen Law, a Michigan personal injury firm with offices in Southfield, Detroit, Ann Arbor, Troy, and Grand Rapids, has announced that five of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers award in the category of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. The honorees are Brandon Abro, David E. Christensen, Dustin C. Hoff, Jeremy Knox, and Sarah S. Stempky-Kime. This recognition underscores the firm's continued commitment to representing individuals and families affected by serious injuries, accidents, and wrongful death throughout the state.
David E. Christensen, founding partner, has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2012, marking his 16th consecutive year of recognition. As a highly respected Michigan trial lawyer, Christensen founded the firm with a focus on protecting injured people and pursuing the compensation and justice they deserve. His sustained recognition reflects his long-standing dedication to personal injury litigation.
Sarah S. Stempky-Kime, managing partner and trial lawyer, has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2018. She handles complex, high-exposure litigation involving catastrophic injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and wrongful death. Her trial experience and leadership have contributed to the firm's continued growth and success.
Brandon Abro has earned Best Lawyers recognition since 2024. As a trial attorney with extensive litigation experience, he represents clients in catastrophic injury, trucking, wrongful death, and other complex personal injury matters. His inclusion in the 2027 edition highlights his ongoing contributions to the field.
Dustin C. Hoff has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2026. With more than a decade of personal injury litigation experience, he focuses on complex personal injury and wrongful death cases and has secured significant settlements and verdicts for clients. His recognition further solidifies the firm's reputation for legal excellence.
Jeremy Knox, recognized by Best Lawyers since 2026, brings more than 20 years of legal experience to the firm. His practice focuses on helping injured individuals through the pre-suit process, including matters involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and personal injury. His expertise is vital to the firm's client-centered approach.
The five attorneys' recognition in the 2027 edition adds to the firm's history of professional honors. Attorneys were also recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers award for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. This consistent recognition underscores the firm's standing as a leading personal injury practice in Michigan.
Christensen Law is a top-ranked Michigan personal injury law firm specializing in traumatic brain injury (TBI), wrongful death, truck, car, and motorcycle accidents. The firm's team of trial attorneys has secured record-setting settlements and verdicts for victims throughout the state. The firm's ethos is rooted in empathy, as demonstrated by its commitment to compassionate client care and the support of local communities and charities as a hallmark of service. Led by MILW Hall of Fame and Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year Founder Dave Christensen and Leader in the Law Managing Partner Sarah Stempky-Kime, the firm annually receives a First-Tier ranking in Detroit in Personal Injury Litigation Plaintiffs by U.S. News – Best Lawyers for the 2026 Edition of "Best Law Firms." The firm is also recognized as a Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Law Firm, with 4 attorneys inducted into the elite ranks of ABOTA, the national organization for trial lawyers achieving the highest marks for integrity and courtroom success, and noted as a top Women-Led Law Firm in Michigan.
This recognition matters because it signals to the public and the legal community that Christensen Law's attorneys are consistently among the best in their field. For potential clients, it offers assurance that they will receive high-quality legal representation. For the industry, it underscores the importance of advocacy and dedication in personal injury law, and it reinforces Michigan's legal landscape as one with strong plaintiff-side representation.
